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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.83, 226.08 and 108.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.83, 226.08 and 108.72 is: 150.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.83 : 226.08 = 108.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.83/226.08 = 108.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.83x = 226.08 × 108.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.83x = 24,579.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,579.42/163.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.03

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